Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Name
A
Margaret Jones
2
Q
Young or old?
A
Elderly; 83 years old
3
Q
Concern
A
Pneumonia due to Infective exacerbation of COPD
4
Q
Symptoms
A
- dysnopeic
- unable to speak in full sentences
- expectorating yellow/green sputum
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5
Q
What does she NOT have?
A
history of T2RF (type 2 respiratory failure)
6
Q
How is her PaCO2?
A
normal
7
Q
what is paCO2
A
partial pressure of CO2 obtained via an ABG
- level of CO2 in blood
8
Q
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